Taverna B.Lumen - Studio apartment in the Zegna Oasis

Accessible studio apartment in the heart of Oasi Zegna, just 1 hour from Milan and Turin. It welcomes you on the ground floor with two sofa beds, a fully equipped kitchen, an authentic wood-burning fireplace, and a bathroom. Perfect for 2-4 people Oasi Zegna: 100 km² of nature, a paradise for trekking, MTB, skiing and culture. From the Conca dei Rododendri to the DOC wineries, from the Ricetto to the Infernone via ferrata: all you need for an authentic mountain vacation is here The space 🏠 THE SPACE La Taverna welcomes you on the ground floor, barrier-free, with everything you need for an unforgettable stay: 🔥 LIVING AREA WITH FIREPLACE Two comfortable sofa beds surround an authentic wood-burning fireplace. Pour a glass of Bramaterra and let the mountains do the rest. After a day on the slopes or trails, this is your refuge. 🍳 EQUIPPED KITCHEN Stove, refrigerator, everything you need to cook. From breakfast to traditional Biella dishes you'll want to try. 🛁 NATURE BATHROOM A cheerful bathroom decorated with floral motifs in yellow and green tones, celebrating the colors of blooming Alpine meadows. ♿ FULLY ACCESSIBLE Ground floor without stairs, easy access. The mountains are for everyone. 💻 SMART WORKING FRIENDLY Also suitable for those who want to work immersed in nature. Fast WiFi, guaranteed silence, unlimited inspiration. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📍 STRATEGIC LOCATION 🚗 ONLY 1 HOUR FROM MILAN AND TURIN A mountain weekend has never been so accessible. 🏔️ IN THE HEART OF OASI ZEGNA La Taverna is located in Portula, gateway to Oasi Zegna: 100 km² of protected nature created in the 1930s by entrepreneur Ermenegildo Zegna. A visionary project where 500,000 hand-planted trees transformed the Biella mountains into a biodiversity paradise. The Zegna Scenic Road (26 km) will give you breathtaking views of Monte Rosa and Alta Valsessera. Don't miss the Conca dei Rododendri, spectacular in spring when thousands of rhododendrons burst into color. 🏛️ ART AND CULTURE 20 minutes away is the Ricetto di Candelo, a perfectly preserved medieval fortified village, and Biella with the Pistoletto Foundation and the Sanctuary of Oropa (1400 m). In Portula, visit the Sanctuary of Novareia and the Sanctuary of Rossiglione with its characteristic portico. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎯 WHAT TO DO 🥾 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Hiking for all levels, Infernone via ferrata on the Elvo river (free!), climbing, and for the brave... bungee jumping from 152 meters! The Oasi offers 3 marked MTB routes closed to traffic. 🚴 FOR CYCLISTS Spectacular Terre Rosse, trails in the Baraggia, routes that retrace the mountain stages of the Giro d'Italia. With MTB or e-bike, from Bielmonte to Valsesia through 40 km of pristine forest, or in the "African savannah" of Baraggia. ⛷️ FOR SKIERS Bielmonte at 1500m: 20 km of alpine ski slopes + 20 km of cross-country skiing. Perfect for families and beginners. Snowshoes, ski mountaineering and authentic mountain atmosphere. ☀️ FOR WALKERS OR RUNNERS Walks, hiking, and trekking, climbing on natural walls. And to cool off: swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Sessera stream and Sesia river (natural pools, hidden beaches among the woods). 🌊 NEARBY LAKES (30-45 min) Spring/Summer/Autumn: Lake Orta (35 min) - Italy's most romantic, swimming possible and San Giulio Island. Lake Maggiore (45 min) - Stresa and the legendary Borromean Islands, Villa Taranto. 💧 RIVERS AND STREAMS Summer: The Sessera stream and Sesia river offer natural pools for refreshing swims, pebble beaches and breathtaking views. Ask for the best secret pools! 🍷 FOOD AND WINE Get lost among the vineyards of Gattinara and the small wineries of Bramaterra DOC. Wild blueberries, local honey, alpine cheeses: every flavor tells the story of this land. 🎨 CONTEMPORARY ART The Oasi hosts land art installations, including a glass pavilion in the Conca dei Rododendri. In Trivero, Casa Zegna with historical archive and exhibitions. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✨ YOUR COMFORTS 🐾 Pet friendly - Small dogs and cats welcome (small supplement) 📚 Welcome book - Guides, maps, personalized tips 🗺️ Trail maps - Marked and tested routes ☕ Raclette and Bourguignonne set 🎁 Fireplace and firewood available ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 THE B.LUMEN PHILOSOPHY I've traveled to over 80 countries around the world. Wherever I went, I searched for that special light that makes a place unforgettable. This is my home, where I always return. Here you won't find ostentatious luxury, but authenticity. No spa, but silent trails. No buffet, but producers who will tell you the story of every cheese. La Taverna B.Lumen is for those seeking real mountains, accessible to all. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👥 IDEAL FOR Couples seeking romance by the fireplace Families with children (up to 4 people) Smart workers who work in nature Lovers of hiking, MTB, skiing Those seeking accessible mountains without barriers Explorers of authentic, little-known territories Regenerating weekends one hour from the city ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📋 PRACTICAL INFO 🛏️ Beds: 4 (2 double sofa beds) 🚿 Bathroom: 1 complete with shower 🅿️ Parking: Free 📶 WiFi: Fast and reliable 🐕 Pets: Small size (small supplement) ♿ Accessibility: Full, ground floor without stairs Guest access La Taverna B.Lumen is an accessible studio apartment with a fireplace in the heart of Oasi Zegna, just 1 hour from Milan and Turin. It welcomes you on the ground floor with two sofa beds, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom decorated with alpine flowers, and above all an authentic wood-burning fireplace. Perfect for 2-4 people seeking authenticity and nature without sacrificing comfort. Oasi Zegna is a unique territory: 100 km² of nature where Ermenegildo Zegna planted 500,000 trees in the 1930s, creating a paradise for trekking, MTB, skiing and culture. From the Conca dei Rododendri to the Bramaterra DOC wineries, from the Ricetto di Candelo to the Infernone via ferrata: everything you need for an authentic mountain vacation is here. Personal check-in, fast WiFi, pet friendly. Maps and personalized recommendations included. Other things to note 💚 THE B.LUMEN PHILOSOPHY I've traveled to over 80 countries as a solo traveler and worked in France, Germany, Singapore, Mongolia. There are many places in the world I call home, but this is where I was born and where my journey began. I speak English, French, German and Spanish. Here you'll find authenticity, silent trails, steep paths, enchanting lakes, rivers to dive into, unexpected exhibitions, good food and excellent wine. Fireplace: firewood included, detailed instructions in the house Small pets: 20€ supplement for the entire stay Mountains: it can snow in winter, car with suitable tires required Silence: the village is quiet, perfect for disconnecting Supermarket: 5 minutes by car House Rules Check-in: 12:00 - 19:00 Check-out: 12:00 No smoking inside (smoking outside ok) No parties or events Respect for neighbors (quiet hours 22:00-8:00) Small pets allowed (supplement) FAQ Q: Is there heating? A: Yes, there's independent heating. The fireplace is a plus for atmosphere. Q: Can I come with my dog? A: Yes! Small dogs and cats are welcome. Q: Do I need 4x4 in winter? A: No, the road is cleared. You only need winter tires/chains as required by law. Q: Is there WiFi? A: Yes, fast and reliable. Password in the welcome book. Q: Where can I shop for groceries? A: In Valdilana, 5 minutes by car, at Centro Zegna there's a Carrefour Supermarket, in Frazione Ponzone there's Conad, Coop and DiPiù. Q: Any restaurant recommendations? A: In the welcome book you'll find quite a few tasty suggestions. Registration Details IT096048C22RUCIDNO